At a hearing, Elise Stefanik pledged to continue the US’s defence of Israel and advance Trump’s ‘America First’ agenda.

Summary

Elise Stefanik, President Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to the UN, stated during her confirmation hearing that Israel has a “biblical right” to the occupied West Bank, aligning with far-right Israeli officials.

Stefanik sidestepped support for Palestinian self-determination, blaming their leadership for failures.

Her stance signals a shift from Biden-era opposition to Israeli settlements, with Trump lifting sanctions on Israeli settler groups and nominating pro-settlement figures like Mike Huckabee for key roles.

Stefanik also vowed to audit UN funding and block aid to Palestinian refugee agencies.

  • Admiral Patrick@dubvee.orgEnglish
    92·
    20 hours ago

    You know what the bible also says, Elise?

    "I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent.

    – 1 Timothy 2:12

    Please STFU Elise Stefanik as is your biblical right, nay duty, thus sayeth your lord.

    • Lennny@lemmy.worldEnglish
      131·
      13 hours ago

      According to the white house you’re a woman too. As gender is now assigned at conception … Stupid penis taking 8 weeks to start appearing in utero.

    • Badland9085@lemm.eeEnglish
      12·
      18 hours ago

      Knowing how these people behave, it’s “rules for thee, not for me”, and “yes that’s true but every woman should follow, but I’ll continue to say whatever the fuck I want anyways”. Cognitive dissonance on the surface level does not stop them. It’s always been a “I will say whatever the fuck I want and hide behind some pretty words, and all I have to do is to ignore your criticisms. You can’t touch me.”